US Bridges

I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs

Fair

Hennepin County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394 · Structure no. 27727

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,511 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
99,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 99,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,000 by 2042. The structure is 1,511 ft (460.6 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 94
CrossesGlenwood Ave; Rrs
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 394
RouteInterstate 94
CountyHennepin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97947, -93.28745
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,511 ft (460.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,921 (2022)
Projected traffic96,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs carry?

About 99,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs?

The structure is 1,511 ft (460.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I 94 over Glenwood Ave; Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.